The human body is capable of digesting large quantities of protein, but not all of it is used to synthesize muscle. Following a meal, protein digestion starts in the stomach by pepsin in the presence of hydrochloric acid and continues in the small intestines. Pancreatic and intestinal enzymes work to[...]
In its most recent position stand on protein, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, wrote that exercising individuals need approximately 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (1). For a 180-pound male, this translates into a range of approximately 115 to 165[...]
The most oft-asked questions that nutrition researcher Paul Arciero, Ph.D., gets about eating for weight loss, better health, and athletic performance are usually about “what” and “when” to eat. His answer in every case? Try protein pacing. As a professor of health and exercise sciences and director of the Human[...]
Many athletes are aware of the benefits that come from consuming high-quality whey protein after a workout. Now a new study reports that the amount of protein you should consume post-workout depends on how many muscles you involved during exercise (1). The type of protein you consume, when you consume[...]
Is having a big appetite after the gym getting in the way of your weight loss? Drinking a whey protein-based shake immediately after working out could help prevent overeating after going to the gym, a small UK study reports. The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, found that[...]
The undenatured whey protein we use in our products has some benefits that go beyond muscle-tissue building and weight loss. Here we review some other benefits, whatever your health and wellness goals may be, of taking undenatured whey protein. Stress Adaptation Whey protein concentrate in its undenatured form has a[...]
Go ahead—satisfy your savory tooth on Cleanse Days. Each packet of new gluten-free Whey Thins™ is 100 calories and offers 10 grams of protein that can help ward off cravings on your Cleanse Days. If you do choose to consume Whey Thins on Cleanse Days, be sure not to overdo it—use Whey[...]
When Isagenix was first founded in 2002, the company identified the practice of intermittent fasting as a key method for achieving substantial health benefits. Isagenix developed its own version of intermittent fasting through “Cleanse Days,” featuring Cleanse For Life, an antioxidant and botanical-rich beverage developed to support the body’s own detoxification mechanisms.[...]
If you’ve reached your 50s or 60s, your body’s needs for dietary protein may have taken an unexpected turn upward. If you want the same muscle-building response that a mere 10-20 grams of protein could produce in your youth, then new research suggests you’re better off getting 30 or more[...]
Having a hard time falling asleep on some or most nights? It could be affecting your weight. But new research suggests that eating more protein while reducing your calories can improve sleep while helping you achieve greater fat loss (1). How well people sleep each night has recently been a target[...]
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